The Rustic Bathroom Storage Solution You Can Create With Leftover Glass Jars
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Over the years, you have likely accumulated heaps of glass jars. Whether you collect candles or have a penchant for jam, lots of things are stored in this type of jar. While they have many different uses, you might have come to a point where the jars are crowding your cabinets. That's where this bathroom DIY, which reuses old glass jars around the house to make an innovative storage solution, comes in. The idea behind it is that you attach the jars to a pallet or board to make a nifty hanging storage solution.
You'll then have added extra storage space to your bathroom without taking up any precious floor space. As well as a handful of Mason jars (or any similarly sized glass jars), you'll need a wooden pallet, some clamps, and possibly paint or a stain to give the pallet a rustic look. It's suitable for both seasoned DIYers and those more at a beginner level, though some drilling is required. By following the steps below thoroughly, you'll create storage that enhances your rustic bathroom rather than sticking out awkwardly.
You'll need to set aside some time for this project
As mentioned, you'll need a wood pallet or board for this hack. You can either buy wood planks like these Rustic Weathered Reclaimed Wood Planks from Amazon or use leftover planks from another project if you have any lying around. If you don't want to drill the planks into the wall, you could also opt for an adhesive style like the Peel & Stick Rustic Reclaimed Naturally Weathered Planks, also from Amazon. You'll also need some clamps like the EesTeck Adjustable Stainless Steel Clamps from Amazon to attach the jars to the wood.
Finally, the number of jars you'll require depends on the level of storage you want as well as the size of the wood pallet itself. If you have three or four, for instance, you'll need a wider wood board than if you're using one or two. If the wood doesn't come pre-stained, you might want to paint or stain it yourself so it has a more rustic appearance. You can do this with a product like the Rust-Oleum Varathane Fast Dry Wood Stain, which is also available on Amazon and will give the wood a darker, more aged look. Either way, always take your time.
You can customize to suit your existing décor
The next step is to attach each glass jar to the board using the clamps and a drill. How you do this will depend on the style of clamp, so check the instructions if you're unsure. Once the jars have all been secured, attach the wood board to the wall using either Command strips, which you can pick up on Amazon, or a drill (or by sticking it to the wall if you're using adhesive wood planks). Whichever method you choose, it's important to make sure the board is secure, as the last thing you want is glass breaking and going all over your bathroom floor.
The above method is a basic version of the hack, but you can customize it to make it your own by choosing a lighter stain or even painting the jars themselves too. As for what to store in them, the possibilities are endless. Elevate the look of your bathroom with glass jars by storing cotton pads in one, toothpaste tubes in another, and toothbrushes in the third. Have a large family? Allocate a couple of jars per person to avoid items getting mixed up.